Overview
- Heavy rainfall revealed drainage and structural flaws on Calle Chaqui in Cayma, with water entering at least one house and a reported threat to seven homes.
- Residents say earlier technical warnings were ignored and call for immediate municipal intervention in a project funded at more than 2 million soles.
- Councilor Iván Velásquez confirmed deficiencies centered on drainage, stated he will not authorize delivery in its current condition, and plans to take the matter to the council.
- Senamhi extended an orange alert for Arequipa through January 17 due to continued precipitation, noting saturated soils and the risk of huaicos, with heavier rains forecast to likely return after January 20.
- Weather impacts included the rescue of two men from a torrentera in the city, more than 10 flights canceled at the Arequipa airport on January 14 with operations resuming the next day, and slow traffic on the Panamericana Sur near Cháparra after a huaico.